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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 2, 1982 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Loyola (Los Angeles, California) |
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| College: | UCLA | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 89 | ||||||||||||
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Matthew Jesse Ware is a former American football player. He was born on December 2, 1982. Matt Ware played as a safety in professional football. He was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2004 NFL Draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at UCLA.
Matt Ware also played for other teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Virginia Destroyers, and Toronto Argonauts.
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Matt Ware's Sports Journey
Matt Ware was a talented athlete who played both baseball and football. He had a chance to play professional baseball before focusing on football.
Playing Baseball
Before his football career, Matt Ware was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. This happened in the 21st round of the 2001 MLB Draft. He played for a team called the Peoria Mariners. He was with them during the 2001 and 2002 baseball seasons.
Starting in the NFL
Matt Ware began his professional football career with the Philadelphia Eagles. They picked him in the 2004 NFL draft. This draft is where NFL teams choose new players from college.
Memorable Moments with the Eagles
In the 2005 season, Matt Ware had a very exciting play. He scored a game-winning touchdown against the San Diego Chargers. This happened when the Chargers tried to kick a field goal, but it was blocked. Matt Ware recovered the ball and ran it all the way to the end zone. He left the Eagles on September 2, 2006.
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
After leaving the Eagles, Matt Ware joined the Arizona Cardinals. He was picked up by them on September 3, 2006. During his time with the Cardinals, he faced some challenges. On December 16, 2009, he was placed on injured reserve. This means he couldn't play because of a knee injury.
The Cardinals released Matt Ware on September 2, 2011.
Playing in Canada
After his time with the Arizona Cardinals, Matt Ware took a break from football. For two years, he worked as a personal trainer and a firefighter. Then, he decided to return to professional football. He signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the CFL, which is the Canadian Football League.
